Given your occupation and likely age, I am going to guess that shoe width is also an issue for you. Ghillie brogues can be had in widths, but they are not easy to come by, certainly not if you are trying to find a gently used pair.

Even regular brogues in widths will often require going to online vendors that specialize in wider shoes. They can be found, especially in the U.S. To meet Father Bill's test, they may cost you a bit more but they will last you a long, long time, particularly if they are well maintained, and you know how to do that.